Colyton vs Oxley Park
The verdict
Colyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.20M in Oxley Park. Oxley Park rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Colyton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 109 min). On the separate residential safety score, Colyton rates higher (64 vs 43/100 in Oxley Park).
Scores
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 73 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 38 | 48 |
| Liveability | 92 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,770 | 4,197 |
| Median age | 36 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,539 | $1,612 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 55.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Colyton Stable · Oxley Park Stable
Property
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $994K | $808K |
| House price YoY | 21.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 71 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 559 | 667 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,208 | 4,670 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colyton · Oxley Park
Transport
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.6 km | 39.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 39.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Colyton | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,770 | 4,197 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,325 | 4,462 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,384 | 4,491 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colyton or Oxley Park?
Colyton has the higher residential safety score (Colyton 64/100 vs Oxley Park 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Colyton or Oxley Park?
Colyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Colyton or Oxley Park?
Oxley Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Colyton 917 vs Oxley Park 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colyton or Oxley Park?
Oxley Park has the higher transport score (Colyton 64/100 vs Oxley Park 76/100).
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